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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.54, 1,092.37 and 476.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.54, 1,092.37 and 476.90 is: 658.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.54 : 1,092.37 = 476.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.54/1,092.37 = 476.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.54x = 1,092.37 × 476.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.54x = 520,952.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,952.79/791.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.15

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